Articles for Pastors

Guarding Your Heart in the Pulpit

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warned his followers about guarding your heart. he said not to practice spiritual devotion with ulterior motives. This is critical in the pulpit.

Top 10 Marriage Ministry Mistakes

Marriage ministry is always going to be hard work, but you can avoid making it any harder. Here are 10 mistakes to be on the lookout for.

Spirit-Filled Transformation: 5 Pieces of Evidence the Holy Spirit Has Control of Your Life

Here are five pieces of evidence that the Holy Spirit has control of your life.

If It’s ‘Spiritual vs. Religious,’ I’ll Choose Religious Every Time

Scripture never forces us to choose in the spiritual vs religious debate. Rather, it fills our rituals with deep spiritual meaning.

Church Decline and Recovery During COVID-19

What is the true state of church attendance patterns over the past year-and-a-half? The National COVID-19 Church Attendance Project examines whether people are returning to church after the pandemic.

The Top 10 Things Modern Pharisees Say Today

More often than we realize, modern Pharisees are killing the mission and effectiveness of the church. After all, the people who said they loved God the most ultimately killed him when he showed up.

How to Know When It’s Time to Call It Quits

How do you know when you should be leaving the ministry? Almost every day I hear of another church staff member leaving his current role and transitioning to a new assignment. But what is truly a good reason to leave?

52 Sweet Texts for Your Wife (Hint: That’s One Per Week)

I want to offer the idea of "sweet texts for her" as one way to nurture your marriage. That's right: send your wife regular texts with endearing messages! Just look at these suggestions when you get “writer’s block” and need some fresh ideas.